gwok3 zai3 gung1 joek3國際公約国际公约
Jyutpinggwok3 zai3 gung1 joek3
Yalegwok jai gūng yeuk
Definition
International convention or treaty.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, legal, or political contexts rather than everyday casual conversation. It carries a heavy, serious tone and is frequently heard in news reports or legislative discussions. When referring to a specific treaty, it is common to place the name of the treaty before this term.
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fan2份fánExamples
Is this practice a violation of international treaties?
Has the government signed that international treaty yet?
Related words
Common phrases
to sign an international treaty
to violate an international treaty
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
